In reading this morning I came across this scripture:
Revelation 12:11 "They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death."
What struck me was the word "death". I don't believe the scripture is talking about getting killed but rather about dying to self, taking up our cross. THIS is how they overcame the enemy.
Am I willing to die to self and take up my cross? What does that look like? What does that entail? How would I and my life change? I am worried about the challenges I would have to face, like persecution from my peers. Who would I become? Would God have me do something I wouldn't like? These are some questions that pop in my mind. His word answers all of them.... Do I believe it? Can I hold on to the word and die without having all the answers? This is up to me. I choose "yes", but I have not let go completely. How do I let go? How do I give it to Him? How do I know I have? Do I really mean "yes", or am I really just wanting a taste before I truly commit?
I have many questions but for now I choose "yes" and will try and do the best I can.
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